Colorado

The state of Colorado implemented their medical marijuana program June 1, 2001 after passing Ballot Amendment 20 with 54% voter approval. Colorado is one of the leading states when it comes to medical marijuana and medical marijuana activism. Colorado's medical marijuana regulations allow patients with their state-approved Colorado medical marijuana card may possess up to two ounces at one time. Although the Colorado medical marijuana laws tougher than most other states, Colorado has over 100,000 medical marijuana patients; 15% of those patients coming from Denver county. Colorado medical marijuana cardholders are largely comprised of males (68%) with an average age of 40 who cite 'Severe Pain' as their reason for needing medical marijuana. Although you must be 18 to acquire a medical marijuana card, Colorado is also one of the few states that has 44 minors (under age 18) who are also medical marijuana patients.